OMEGA watches chosen by medalists Yuma Kagiyama, Kaori Sakamoto, and Miho Takagi

There are three athletes who thrilled Japan at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: figure skaters Yuma Kagiyama and Kaori Sakamoto, and speed skater Miho Takagi. At the moment when their refined skills and unwavering spirit intersected to reach the pinnacle, the OMEGA watches adorning their wrists also quietly became witnesses to history.

All OMEGA ambassadors win medals at Milan-Cortina! We're impressed by the performances of each of our ambassadors!

　They looked truly imposing. All three OMEGA ambassadors won medals!

　OMEGA will once again be the official timekeeper for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. All three athletes are ambassadors for the brand, and they chose watches that perfectly matched their personalities with the same seriousness they took in their competitive endeavors. We'd like to share the stories of their exploits on the ice and the watches that adorn their wrists.

Men's figure skating: Yuma Kagiyama

　Yuma Kagiyama began skating at the age of five and showed glimpses of his talent from an early age. He has won medals at the World Championships four times, the Grand Prix Final three times, and the Four Continents Championships twice. He won the silver medal in the men's singles at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, setting a brilliant record as the youngest Olympic medalist in Japanese figure skating history. He went on to win the All Japan Championships in 2024 and 2025, solidifying his status as a top skater.

　Boasting high technical ability, capable of six triple jumps and four quadruple jumps, Kagiyama is currently working on mastering a fifth jump, the quadruple Lutz. "I want to become a skater who is perfect in each of his jumps, spins, and steps," he says. Kagiyama's ambition to improve his technique is not limited to his warm personality, which attracts many fans. In the men's singles competition at this year's tournament, a photo of him excitedly celebrating when he realized that Shun Sato had secured the bronze medal went viral on social media, eliciting emotions that transcend the boundaries of the sport.

　Of course, Kagiyama's own performance was also outstanding, winning silver medals in both the men's singles and team events, marking his second consecutive medal win at a tournament following his win at the previous Beijing Games.

　This time, Kagiyama selected the Constellation Master Chronometer 41mm, with its eye-catching deep sun-brushed blue finish. "I chose it intuitively. I love beautiful things like nature and stars, so I thought this Constellation, named after a constellation, was perfect for me." True to his words, the Sedna gold accents on the bezel's prongs, hands, and indexes shine brilliantly, like a sprinkling of stardust. The intricate mechanism of the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Cal. 8900 quietly overlaps with Kagiyama's gaze as he pursues perfection on the ice.

Women's figure skating: Kaori Sakamoto

　Kaori Sakamoto, who began skating at age four, wasn't an outlier from the start. However, from the moment she moved up to the senior class in 2017, she set herself a new challenge. In her short program, she placed all three jumps in the second half, maximizing the bonus of 1.1x base points. In her free program, she also landed five of her seven jumps in the second half—performing her most difficult moves at the end, when her stamina was running low. This high-risk strategy was Sakamoto's signature style. She made her Olympic debut at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and, turning the adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic into strength, she broke her personal best in the free program and won the bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. She also achieved her season's best in the team competition, making a crucial contribution to Japan's first team medal.

　In the 2023-2024 season, Sakamoto Kaori will finally reach the top. She achieved the Career Grand Slam and won the World Championships three times in a row—tying her with Mao Asada for the most wins in a career, and a feat etched in the history of Japanese women's figure skating. What makes her even more special is her human qualities, which never fail to bring smiles to the rink, no matter what stage she is on. As the team's mood maker, she is brighter and stronger than anyone else, and has continued to be loved by many.

　Then, in June 2025, Sakamoto announced her retirement from competitive skates. "I want to give it my all, everything I've done up until now. I want to finish every competition without regrets. I hope to continue striving for perfection even more than ever before." With these culminating words in mind, she stepped onto the ice at the Milano-Cortina Olympics. On her final stage as an athlete, Sakamoto achieved the silver medal in the women's singles. After retirement, she plans to become an instructor. The day will never come when we will be able to see her brilliant jumps and energy as an active athlete. That is why her brilliance on the ice will remain burned into our memories forever.

　Sakamoto chose the 42mm Speedmaster Moonwatch. "It's a masculine watch that I've always wanted, so I feel excited!" she said, her smile tinged with the excitement of someone about to take a step towards a new self. The watch that flew on her wrist imprinted the historic moment when mankind first set foot on the moon. The pioneering spirit that has continued to open up new frontiers is inextricably linked to the way Sakamoto Kaori lives her life, where constant pursuit is her aesthetic.

Women's speed skating Miho Takagi

　Records continue to be broken on the ice. On February 17th, at the team pursuit held on the oval in Milan-Cortina, Takagi Miho and her teammates crossed the finish line, marking an unprecedented 10th Olympic medal. For Takagi, this was her third medal at this tournament, following her wins in the 1000m and 500m, further breaking the record for the most medals won by a Japanese female athlete, including at the Summer Olympics. Just how far will this athlete go?

　Takagi specializes in the 1500m, where he holds a world record, and the 1000m, where he has accumulated numerous races. In that sense, winning a medal in the 500m was a joy beyond his wildest expectations. "Because I've done so much, I felt frustrated about winning the bronze medal in the 1000m. Winning the bronze medal in the 500m feels different." His smile revealed a deeper self-assessment than anyone else's. In fact, he could have skipped the 500m to improve his condition for the 1500m. But Takagi remained unfazed. "It would be too risky to compete in the 1500m just for the team pursuit. I thought that competing in an individual event would be more meaningful for the 1500m." He carefully planned everything before competing in the 500m in order to win the gold medal. Having finished with silver medals in the 1500m at two consecutive Olympics, Pyeongchang and Beijing, his desire for revenge burned more intensely than anyone else's.

　Takagi's journey this season has not been smooth. Still, she headed to the starting line with a quiet sense of relief at being able to stand on the Olympic stage. "After experiencing Beijing without spectators, the cheers of the spectators gave me strength" - words that can only be uttered by someone who has continued to fight alone on an empty rink. On the oval in Milan, where she skated with the cheers from the stands engrossing her whole body, Takagi Miho made another record of her own in history.

　Takagi chose the Seamaster Diver 300m Black Black. "I chose the Speedmaster for Beijing 2022, so I wanted to try something different this time, so I went with the Seamaster. I was drawn to the powerful all-black design and really like it." Her choice of watch also reflects her determination to break with the continuity she had with Beijing and take on a new challenge. The black ceramic case, dial, hands, indexes, and bezel are all black, while the clever combination of different finishes ensures legibility. Its robustness, capable of withstanding depths of 300 meters, is a testament to the incredible talent of Takagi Miho, who has continued to rise above the surface despite the most adverse conditions.